The following questions pertain to topics in Bioethics.

What principle best applies to euthanasia?

A. Beneficence

B. Non-maleficence

C. Justice

D. Autonomy

Answer: A

What is the best practice for a nurse to avoid lawsuits?

A. Practice with the scope of your expertise

B. always put the patient’s rights and welfare first

C. Observe proper documentation

D. All of the above

Answer: D

All of the following are true about the Nursing Code of Ethics EXCEPT:

A. Nurses may decide on their own which is relevant documentation, and which is not.

B. Know and function within the scope of practice

C. Maintain patient confidence

D. Provide healthcare without discrimination

Answer: A

What is the DNR?

A. Do Not Repeat (procedure)

B. Do Not Resuscitate

C. Did Night Recall

D. Doctor Noticed Recurrence

Answer: B

What is the basis for the Good Samaritan Law?

A. Nurses are exempt from lawsuits providing they are under the care of a competent supervisor

B. A licensed individual who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency shall not
be liable for any civil damages as the result of the act

C. Nurses are obligated to assist the public in emergency situations

D. All licensed nurses must maintain proper continuing education on their chosen discipline

Answer: B

What is the purpose of the ICN Code of Ethics?

A. A document that provides a foundation for global ethical practice in nursing and is a guide for nurses’
actions based on social values and needs

B. A document used by the nursing profession that established proper use of coding medication

C. A document that determines which medications to use and for which conditions

D. None of the above

Answer: A

What is the teleological theory?

A. A theory which suggests that patients’ needs are based upon the financial means

B. A theory that suggests older patients receive less competent care

C. A theory wherein a nursing facilities overall morale will determine the level care patients receive

D. A theory wherein the end or outcome justifies the means

Answer: D

What is the ABC’s of healthcare ethics?

A. accuracy, brevity and concise

B. Altruism, beneficence, and confidentiality

C. Autonomy, beneficence, and confidentiality

D. Automatic, brave, and coarse

Answer: C

Aristotle developed the concept of:

A. Virtue ethics

B. Deontology

C. Rationalism

D. Utilitarianism

Answer: A

What is passive euthanasia?

A. A process that involves direct manipulation of care that results in the intentional death of a patient

B. The accidental death of a patient

C. A patient who commits suicide while in the care of a medical professional

D. Occurs when people do not interfere with the normal dying process

Answer: D

The following questions pertain to the concepts in the Theoretical Foundation in Nursing.

A 34-year-old female has recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. She has also recently
discovered that she is pregnant. Which of the following is the only immunoglobulin that will provide
protection to the fetus in the womb?

A. IgA B. IgD C. IgE D. IgG

Answer: D
a 24-year-old female is admitted to the ER for the confusion. This patient has a history of a myeloma
diagnosis, constipation, intense abdominal pain, and polyuria. Which of the following would you most
likely suspect?

A. Diverticulosis

B. Hypercalcemia

C. Hypocalcemia

D. Irritable bowel syndrome

Answer: B

An 84-year-old male has been losing mobility and gaining weight over the last 2 months. The patient also
has the heater running in his house 24 hours a day, even on warm days. Which of the following test is
most likely to be performed?

A. FBC (full blood count)

B. ECG (electrocardiogram)

C. Thyroid function tests

D. CT scan

Answer: C

A nurse has just started her rounds delivering medication. A new patient on her rounds is a 4-year-old
boy who is non-verbal. This child does not have any identification. What should the nurse do?

A. Contact the provider

B. Ask the child to write their name on paper

C. Ask a co-worker about the identification of the child

D. Ask the father who is in the room the child’s name.

Answer: D

Rho Gam is most often used to treat ______ mothers that have a _____ infant.

A. RH positive, RH positive

B. RH positive, RH negative

C. RH negative, RH positive
D. RH negative, RH negative

Answer: C

A new mother has some questions about (PKU). Which of the following statements made by a nurse is
not correct regarding PKU?

A. A Guthrie test can check the necessary lab values.

B. The urine has a high concentration of phenyl pyruvic acid

C. Mental deficits are often present with PKU

D. The effects of PKU are reversible

Answer: A

A nurse is putting together a presentation on meningitis. Which of the following microorganisms has
NOT been linked to meningitis in humans?

A. S. pneumonia

B. H. influenza

C. N. meningitis

D. Cl. Difficile

Answer: D

Which of the following conditions would a nurse not administer erythromycin?

A. Campylobacter infection

B. Legionnaire’s disease

C. Pneumonia

D. Multiple Sclerosis

Answer: D

A child is 5 years old and has been recently admitted into the hospital. According to Erickson which of
the following stages is the child in?

A. Trust vs. mistrust

B. Initiative vs. guilt

C. Autonomy vs. Shame

D. Intimacy vs. isolation

Answer: B

A mother is inquiring about her child’s ability to potty train. Which of the following factors is the most
important aspect of toilet training?

A. The age of the child

B. The child ability to understand instruction

C. The overall mental and physical abilities of the child

D. Frequent attempts with positive reinforcement

Answer: C

A second-year nursing student has just suffered a needlestick while working with a patient that is
positive for AIDS. Which of the following is the most important action that nursing student take?

A. Immediately see a social worker

B. Start prophylactic AZT treatment

C. Start prophylactic Pentamide treatment

D. Seek counseling

Answer: B

A patient tells you that her urine is starting to look discolored. If you believe this change is due to
medication, which of the following patient’s medication does not cause urine discoloration?

A. Sulfasalazine

B. Levodopa

C. Phenolphthalein

D. Aspirin

Answer: D

A nurse is making rounds taking vital signs. Which of the following vital signs is abnormal?

A. 11 year old male- 90 b.p.m, 22resp/min. , 100/70 mm Hg

B. 13-year-old female – 105 b.p.m., 22 resp/min., 105/60 mm Hg

C. 5-year-old male- 102 b.p.m, 24 resp/min., 90/65 mm Hg

D. 6-year-old female- 100 b.p.m., 26 resp/min., 90/70mm Hg

Answer: B

A patient’s chart indicates a history of ketoacidosis. Which of the following would you not expect to see
with this patient if this condition were acute?

A. Vomiting

B. Extreme Thirst

C. Weight gain

D. Acetone breath smell

Answer: C

A 20-year-old female attending college is found unconscious in her dorm room. She has a fever and a
noticeable rash. She has just been admitted to the hospital. Which of the following test is most likely to
be performed first?

A. Blood sugar check

B. CT scan

C. Blood cultures

D. Arterial blood gasses

Answer: C

A nurse if reviewing a patient’s chart and notices that the patient suffers from Lyme disease. Which of
the following microorganisms is related to this condition?

A. Borrelia burgdorferi

B. Streptococcus pyrogens

C. Bacillus anthracis

D. Enterococcus faecalis

Answer: A

A patient has taken an overdose of aspirin. Which of the following should a nurse most closely monitor
for during acute management of this patient?

A. The onset of pulmonary edema

B. Metabolic alkalosis

C. Respiratory alkalosis

D. Parkinson’s disease type symptoms

Answer: D

A patient’s chart indicates a history of hyperkalemia. Which of the following would you not expect to see
with this patient if this condition were acute?

A. Decreased HR

B. Parasthesias

C. Muscle weakness of the extremities

D. Migraines

Answer: D

A patient has recently experienced an (Ml) within the last 4 hours. Which of the following medications
would most like be administered?

A. Streptokinase

B. Atropine

C. Acetaminophen

D. Coumadin

Answer: A